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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,451.88, 11,179.54 and 2,186.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,451.88, 11,179.54 and 2,186.67 is: 3,280.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,451.88 : 11,179.54 = 2,186.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,451.88/11,179.54 = 2,186.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,451.88x = 11,179.54 × 2,186.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,451.88x = 24,445,964.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,445,964.73/7,451.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.51

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